The Magnificent Seven (1960)

Original Photo Still MS#96(211).

An original b&w publicity photo still from The Magnificent Seven (1960), capturing the iconic assembly of gunmen united by principle rather than profit. The image presents the seven riders lined up on horseback before a crumbling frontier village. Each figure is defined by posture and presence, wide-brimmed hats, dust-worn clothing, rifles at rest, conveying both individuality and collective purpose against the stark rural backdrop.

This still perfectly encapsulates the film’s central myth, that of disparate men brought together to defend the powerless. Directed by John Sturges and inspired by Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai, The Magnificent Seven redefined the Western for a modern audience, blending classical heroism with moral ambiguity and international cinematic influence. The film launched enduring screen archetypes and was elevated further by Elmer Bernstein’s immortal score. Images like this became emblematic of the genre itself, quiet before the storm, honour before violence, and remain among the most recognisable visuals in Western cinema history.

• Year: 1960
  
• Condition: Unframed
  
• Size: 8 X 10 Inches
  
• Product Code: T6319